Benchmark 1 Review 2

What is a common feature of most religions of the ancient river civilizations?

• society believed in monotheism

• society believed in polytheism

• priests were on top of all social hierarchies

• religion looked at all people as equals

Which of the following civilizations were located in the region of Mesopotamia? (Check ALL that apply)

• Athens

• Babylon

• Egypt

• Sumer

Which of the following contributed to the diffusion of Buddhism from India to China?

• trade along the Mediterranean Sea

• trade along the Silk Road

• invasion and conquest by Siddhartha Gautama

• invasion and conquest during the Warring States Era

What major world religions/philosophies originated in India?

• Buddhism and HInduism

• Hinduism and Confucianism

• Confucianism and Buddhism

• Christianity and Judaism

Which of the following is a polytheistic religion?

• Hinduism

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Islam

What principles form the basic beliefs of Buddhism?

• the Four Noble Truths

• the Three Jewels

• the Ten Commandments

• the Five Relationships

Which of the following moral and ethical guidelines influenced the development of the Hebrew people and their religion?

• Upanishads

• Five Relationships

• Eightfold Path

• Ten Commandments

What does this quote from Confucius mean?

"Moral leadership, not laws, will bring order to China."

• Leaders should act decently and always try to do the right thing

• Laws should be made that centered on balance and harmony

• Leaders should use harsh punishment and fear to control all

• Laws should be made to eliminate civil service exams

What caused many people from lower social classes to follow the Buddha's teachings?

• The Buddha agreed with Brahmin rituals.

• The Buddha opposed the caste system.

• The Buddha supported animal sacrifice.

• The Buddha associated with the wealthy.

Which of the following describes how the caste system affected the development of society in Ancient India?

• The caste system provided a religious and social structure

• The caste system provided an educational opportunity for all

• The caste system provided opportunities for social advancement

• The caste system provided a form of writing and numbers